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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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